This comes a week after the removal of Rep. Megan Blanksma as their leader.
BOISE, Idaho — This article originally appeared in the Idaho Press.
Idaho House Republicans announced Monday that Rep. Jason Monks, R-Meridian, is the new majority leader.
A reason wasn’t provided for Blanksma’s removal, which occurred amid disagreement within the chamber over a new budget process. She also notably supported Idaho Launch, a work force development grant for graduating high school seniors that Moyle was a vocal opponent of.
Monks will finish out the session as majority leader, a Monday press release said. He had previously served as House assistant majority leader.
“I am humbled and grateful to have received the vote of my colleagues to serve as the Majority Leader of the Idaho House of Representatives, ” Monks said. “Public service is both a privilege and responsibility. I am dedicated to continuing the work of the passing of good policy for the State of Idaho.”
Monks …